Employment Rights Act Support for Schools and Trusts

Handle sensitive issues consistently, transparently and lawfully, while reducing risk and protecting relationships. We support you at every stage of a disciplinary, grievance or dismissal - from informal action, through formal hearings, to appeal - so decisions hold up under scrutiny.

Maintain high standards while giving staff a genuine chance to improve. Where performance falls below what's expected despite ongoing support, our guidance and resources help you manage the capability process fairly, consistently and compliantly.

Respond to employee relations issues with confidence, whatever form they take - union recognition, industrial action, grievances or whistleblowing. Clear guidance and the right process at every step protect both working relationships and your school's reputation.

Keep attendance on track and workload manageable, with proactive guidance on managing sickness absence and model resources to support you. We also help you apply family-friendly leave, special leave and other time-off requests correctly and consistently, avoiding disputes.

Get terms right from the outset and avoid problems later with detailed support on drawing up contracts, temporary and fixed-term arrangements, secondments and job shares means changes are handled properly and your risk of challenge is reduced.

Give your team practical skills they can apply immediately, through scheduled courses running throughout the year or dedicated sessions delivered just for your school or academy, at times that suit you.